While an epidural can be an effective pain management technique during labor, it can also help relax muscles and lessen strain on the body. Experts agree it’s important to support and educate all ...

The human body is wired so precisely that it responds intuitively throughout the delivery process. However, things may not ...

Anaesthesia plays a vital role in a C-section, ensuring that the birth is both safe and pain-free for the mother. The type of ...

Mothers delivering at Mercy Hospital Springfield now have a new option for managing pain during labor: nitrous oxide. Mercy ...

BOSTON - New research finds getting an epidural during labor could help reduce the risk of complications. Maternal mortality is on the rise across all racial and ethnic groups, and a new study in the ...

A woman had no pain relief during a difficult labour because her epidural line had come out, and nobody noticed.Unsplash/ RNZ composite A woman in a difficult labour had no pain relief, likely for ...

Epidural analgesia remains a cornerstone in managing labour and surgical pain, with evolving techniques aiming to enhance both efficacy and safety. Traditionally, continuous epidural infusion (CEI) ...

Share on Pinterest A new study finds getting an epidural can lead to a lower risk of certain complications. Yoss Sabalet/Getty Images Getting an epidural during labor is associated with a reduction in ...